Advancing Labor Rights in the Garment Industry

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the trade and industry, social protection and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 986,500. Proposals must be submitted before August 27, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the trade and industry sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The program will strengthen labor rights protections consistent with labor rights commitments and support labor rights reforms in strategic partner countries with existing Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ARTs). This program will support garment workers to help them better understand and exercise their labor rights, freely associate, and access timely, non-retaliatory remedies for workplace abuses across the garment supply chain. Activities may include supporting workers and worker organizations to organize and advocate for their rights, documenting labor rights violations, promoting accountability and remediation for workplace abuses, and engaging employers, civil society, and government stakeholders to improve compliance with labor standards and working conditions in the garment sector. By strengthening implementation of labor provisions in trade agreements and supporting labor rights reforms aligned with the Trump administration’s trade and economic policy, this program will support a more level playing field for responsible businesses and reinforces U.S. economic and strategic interests in key manufacturing markets. Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor CFDA: 19.345 Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) Public International Organizations Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants — https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=2ef01ff64792cf104f681864336d43d8&view=Default Contact: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Law & Legal Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $986,500 - $986,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 27, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Trade & Commerce sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.